Though the US government is quite secretive in terms of data regarding extraterrestrial life, the Department of Defense has taken moves towards transparency by disclosing a document regarding the world's UFO hotspots.
World's UFO Hotspots
The document covers a map that shows the specific areas in the world where unidentified and mysterious objects have been spotted. It is generally based on reports received from 1996 to 2023.
This comes not long after a Pentagon chief revealed that several unidentified objects have been sighted across the globe. Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, who serves as the director of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) of the Pentagon, explains that they observe these metallic orbs across the globe and that they observe the apparent maneuvers of the objects.
The map can be found under the UAP Reporting Trends segment of the AARO's new website.
According to the map, Japan's Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the US' eastern and western coasts, and some areas across the Middle East are considered UFO sighting hotspots.
Another specific Japanese UFO hotspot is a tiny linomachi community within the Fukushima Prefecture. In fact, it has even earned the name "UFO Town," as it has been filled with decorations that have an extraterrestrial theme. It also houses the International UFO Lab, which is a research institute that launched in 2021 and that is directed by Takeharu Mikami, an alien enthusiast.
Just this year, the International UFO Lab unveiled six snaps of phenomena that are likely to be UFOs. These were captured in Fukushima and Kobe, among other areas.
Those who typically link UFO sightings with the US can be surprised by how a Middle Eastern region and Japan are part of the world's UFO hotspots.
Transparency Regarding UFO Sightings
The map has been published in AARO's new website. The site has been launched to inform the public about AARO and the organization's endeavors to know more and resolve issues regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). It will be covering videos, photos, and declassified and resolved UAP cases.
UFO sightings have been the Pentagon's subject of investigation for decades. However, findings regarding the matter have largely remained a secret.
The website's launch reflects the US government's efforts to be more transparent regarding UFO sightings and activity. Officials of the Department of Defense also explain that the site conveys the Pentagon's commitment to be transparent with the American people.
It comes shortly after the headline-grabbing UFO whistleblower testified before the Congress that the Pentagon was hiding evidence regarding UFOs and aliens.
The report did not cover any clear conclusions regarding UFO nature. The government will keep on looking into the phenomena.
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